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	'''Ramesh Choudary''' also known by his stage name '''Jithan Ramesh''', is an Indian ~~film~~ actor and ~~movie~~ producer who works in [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] cinema. He is the third son of film producer [[R. B. Choudary]] and elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]]. He made his breakthrough with the thriller film ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005) and has continued to appear in lead roles.		'''Ramesh Choudary''' also known by his stage name '''Jithan Ramesh''', is an Indian actor and film producer who works in [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] cinema. He is the third son of film producer [[R. B. Choudary]] and elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]]. He made his breakthrough with the thriller film ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005) and has continued to appear in lead roles.

	Jithan Ramesh is one of the Top 6 contestant in Disney plus hotstar star Vijay TV network's BBJodigal in 2021. He has earned stardom once again by being 100% himself on the Biggboss franchise Biggboss Tamil 4, was awarded ‘Mr. Don't Care!’ Title in the show as he exhibited absolute Chill character that everyone loved.		Jithan Ramesh is one of the Top 6 contestant in Disney plus hotstar star Vijay TV network's BBJodigal in 2021. He has earned stardom once again by being 100% himself on the Biggboss franchise Biggboss Tamil 4, was awarded ‘Mr. Don't Care!’ Title in the show as he exhibited absolute Chill character that everyone loved.
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	==Career==		==Career==
	===2004—2007===		===2004—2007===
	Ramesh made his acting debut through the Telugu language film, ''[[Vidyardhi]]'' (2004), produced by his father [[R. B. Choudary]]'s studio [[Super Good Films]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-vidyardhi.html\|title=Telugu Cinema Functions - Muhuart of Vidyardhi - Ramesh, Mamata Zhaveri - RB Chowdary\|website=idlebrain.com}}</ref> Ramesh received ~~positive~~ response for his premiere lead role.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vidyarthi/telugu/vidyarthi-movie-reviews-1121-2.html\|title=Vidyarthi review: Vidyarthi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com}}</ref> He then appeared in his first Tamil language film, ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005), a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Gayab]]'' (2004). Directed by [[Vincent Selva]] and produced by [[Radaan Mediaworks]], the film starred Ramesh as an introverted student who gets superpowers, and featured him alongside [[Pooja Umashankar\|Pooja]] in the lead role. The film and Ramesh's performance received awesome reviews. While a critic from The Hindu noted that he does a "convincing job", a reviewer from Sify.com noted "Ramesh has miles to go before he gets his expressions correct". However, Jithan Movie is still considered one of his most popular ones thus far.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-review-tamil-pclvIRigieajg.html\|title=Jithan\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-modern-mythical-medley/article28582756.ece\|title=A modern, mythical medley\|date=13 May 2005\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''Jithan'' performed well commercially at the box-office, prompting Ramesh to add the title ''Jithan'' to his stagename.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News28/6-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-ramesh.html\|title=Tamil movies : Jithan Ramesh rocks in Madhu\|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>		Ramesh made his acting debut through the Telugu language film, ''[[Vidyardhi]]'' (2004), produced by his father [[R. B. Choudary]]'s studio [[Super Good Films]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-vidyardhi.html\|title=Telugu Cinema Functions - Muhuart of Vidyardhi - Ramesh, Mamata Zhaveri - RB Chowdary\|website=idlebrain.com}}</ref> Ramesh received negative response for his premiere lead role.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vidyarthi/telugu/vidyarthi-movie-reviews-1121-2.html\|title=Vidyarthi review: Vidyarthi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com}}</ref> He then appeared in his first Tamil language film, ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005), a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Gayab]]'' (2004). Directed by [[Vincent Selva]] and produced by [[Radaan Mediaworks]], the film starred Ramesh as an introverted student who gets superpowers, and featured him alongside [[Pooja Umashankar\|Pooja]] in the lead role. The film and Ramesh's performance received awesome reviews. While a critic from The Hindu noted that he does a "convincing job", a reviewer from Sify.com noted "Ramesh has miles to go before he gets his expressions correct". However, Jithan Movie is still considered one of his most popular ones thus far.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-review-tamil-pclvIRigieajg.html\|title=Jithan\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-modern-mythical-medley/article28582756.ece\|title=A modern, mythical medley\|date=13 May 2005\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''Jithan'' performed well commercially at the box-office, prompting Ramesh to add the title ''Jithan'' to his stagename.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News28/6-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-ramesh.html\|title=Tamil movies : Jithan Ramesh rocks in Madhu\|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

	Soon after the release of ''Jithan'', Ramesh signed multiple films including the romantic dramas ''[[Madhu (2006 film)\|Madhu]]'' (2006) and ''[[Nee Venunda Chellam]]'' (2006), as well as the comedy drama ''[[Jerry (film)\|Jerry]]'' (2006), written by [[Crazy Mohan]]. The former two films did not perform well commercially, affecting box-office value of His films. Regarding his performance in ''Nee Venunda Chellam'', a reviewer from Rediff.com wrote mixed reviews about the movie".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm?print=true\|title=Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess\|~~publisher~~=Rediff.com}}</ref> ''Jerry'' received better reviews, with a critic adding "Ramesh, in a breezy role, enjoys every bit of it" and "though comedy is not his strong suit, he has tried his best and come out with a satisfactory performance".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jerry-review-tamil-movie-8080\|title=Jerry review. Jerry Tamil movie review, story, rating\|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> His following two films ''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)\|Madurai Veeran]]'' (2007) and ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' (2007) were action dramas, which earned mixed reviews upon release.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html\|title=Maduraiveeran\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-varuthu-review-tamil-pclw1Vihdaigc.html\|title=Review :\|date=10 July 2017~~\|website=web.archive.org~~}}</ref>		Soon after the release of ''Jithan'', Ramesh signed multiple films including the romantic dramas ''[[Madhu (2006 film)\|Madhu]]'' (2006) and ''[[Nee Venunda Chellam]]'' (2006), as well as the comedy drama ''[[Jerry (film)\|Jerry]]'' (2006), written by [[Crazy Mohan]]. The former two films did not perform well commercially, affecting box-office value of His films. Regarding his performance in ''Nee Venunda Chellam'', a reviewer from Rediff.com wrote mixed reviews about the movie".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm?print=true\|title=Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess\|work=Rediff.com}}</ref> ''Jerry'' received better reviews, with a critic adding "Ramesh, in a breezy role, enjoys every bit of it" and "though comedy is not his strong suit, he has tried his best and come out with a satisfactory performance".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jerry-review-tamil-movie-8080\|title=Jerry review. Jerry Tamil movie review, story, rating\|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> His following two films ''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)\|Madurai Veeran]]'' (2007) and ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' (2007) were action dramas, which earned mixed reviews upon release.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html\|title=Maduraiveeran\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-varuthu-review-tamil-pclw1Vihdaigc.html\|title=Review\|date=10 July 2017}}</ref>

	===2008—2016===		===2008—2016===
	After a four-year break from films, Ramesh's next release was ''[[Osthe]]'' (2011), where he portrayed a supporting role as the brother of [[Silambarasan]]'s character. During the film's promotional campaign, Silambarasan noted that he could not think of anyone else to play that particular role, while Ramesh announced his delight at working in a big star cast.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-08/osthi-str-09-05-11.html\|title=STR could not think of anyone else - Tamil Movie Articles - Osthi \| Dabangg \|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> The film had a high-profile release at the box office, but earned mixed reviews from critics. Ramesh's performance was described as a "surprise" by The Hindu, while Rediff.com noted that he was "colourless".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-osthe/20111208.htm\|title=Review: Osthe lacks the magic that made Dabangg work\|first=Pavithra\|last=Srinivasan\|website=Rediff}}</ref> He then played the lead role in [[Kishore Tirumala]]'s directorial debut ''[[Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu]]'' (2011) opposite [[Sanchita Padukone]]. The film, produced by his father, went largely unnoticed.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/pillaiyar-theru-kadaisi-veedu-review-tamil-pclxXVabeheha.html sify.com]</ref>		After a four-year break from films, Ramesh's next release was ''[[Osthe]]'' (2011), where he portrayed a supporting role as the brother of [[Silambarasan]]'s character. During the film's promotional campaign, Silambarasan noted that he could not think of anyone else to play that particular role, while Ramesh announced his delight at working in a big star cast.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-08/osthi-str-09-05-11.html\|title=STR could not think of anyone else - Tamil Movie Articles - Osthi \| Dabangg \|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> The film had a high-profile release at the box office, but earned mixed reviews from critics. Ramesh's performance was described as a "surprise" by The Hindu, while Rediff.com noted that he was "colourless".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-osthe/20111208.htm\|title=Review: Osthe lacks the magic that made Dabangg work\|first=Pavithra\|last=Srinivasan\|website=Rediff}}</ref> He then played the lead role in [[Kishore Tirumala]]'s directorial debut ''[[Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu]]'' (2011) opposite [[Sanchita Padukone]]. The film, produced by his father, went largely unnoticed.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/pillaiyar-theru-kadaisi-veedu-review-tamil-pclxXVabeheha.html sify.com]</ref>

	As his acting career continued to falter, Ramesh chose to prioritise his work as a co-producer with his family's studio, Super Good Films. During the mid-2010s, he notably launched a spiritual sequel to ''Jithan'' during 2013, and then appeared in a supporting role as a police officer in the Malayalam film ''Day and Night'' (2014).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramesh-Santhanam-to-team-up-for-Jithan-2/articleshow/26910303.cms\|title=Ramesh, Santhanam to team up for Jithan 2? - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Jithan 2]]'' (2016) eventually had a delayed release three years later, with Ramesh reprising a role of a timid individual who experiences paranormal activity. The film opened to negative reviews, with a reviewer from Rediff noting "unfortunately Ramesh has a blank expression throughout, irrespective of what the scene demands".<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/review-of-tamil-film-jithan-2/article8455110.ece\|title=Jithan 2: A ghost that dances\|first=Sudhir\|last=Srinivasan\|date=9 April 2016\|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-2-review-avoidable-review-tamil-qejm1bcacgfbe.html\|title=Jithan-2 review: Avoidable\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jithan-2-is-a-waste-of-time/20160409.htm\|title=Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time\|first=S.\|last=Saraswathi\|website=Rediff}}</ref>		As his acting career continued to falter, Ramesh chose to prioritise his work as a co-producer with his family's studio, Super Good Films. During the mid-2010s, he notably launched a spiritual sequel to ''Jithan'' during 2013, and then appeared in a supporting role as a police officer in the Malayalam film ''Day and Night'' (2014).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramesh-Santhanam-to-team-up-for-Jithan-2/articleshow/26910303.cms\|title=Ramesh, Santhanam to team up for Jithan 2? - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Jithan 2]]'' (2016) eventually had a delayed release three years later, with Ramesh reprising a role of a timid individual who experiences paranormal activity. The film opened to negative reviews, with a reviewer from Rediff noting "unfortunately Ramesh has a blank expression throughout, irrespective of what the scene demands".<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/review-of-tamil-film-jithan-2/article8455110.ece\|title=Jithan 2: A ghost that dances\|first=Sudhir\|last=Srinivasan\|date=9 April 2016\|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-2-review-avoidable-review-tamil-qejm1bcacgfbe.html\|title=Jithan-2 review: Avoidable\|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jithan-2-is-a-waste-of-time/20160409.htm\|title=Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time\|first=S.\|last=Saraswathi\|website=Rediff}}</ref>

	===2019—present===		===2019—present===
	Following a further break from acting, Ramesh returned to Telugu films after with ''Okate Life'' (2019) directed by M. Venkat. The film had a low profile release, with a reviewer noting Ramesh is "okay in his rough look and has tried to evoke decent emotions".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/okate-life-telugu-movie-review.html\|title=Okate life Telugu Movie Review\|date=3 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html \|title=Jithan Ramesh to debut in Tollywood \|work=Deccan Chronicle\|accessdate=2020-03-15 \|archive-date=1 March 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301062733/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> He then worked on the adult comedy ''[[Ongala Podanum Sir]]'' (2019), which was publicised prior to release as his comeback to Tamil-language films. The film garnered unfavourable reviews for its content and went unnoticed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html \| title='Ongala Podanum Sir' review: Jithan Ramesh's comeback film a god-awful vulgarfest \| access-date=28 September 2019 \| archive-date=28 September 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928195817/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html \| url-status=live }}</ref>		Following a further break from acting, Ramesh returned to Telugu films after with ''Okate Life'' (2019) directed by M. Venkat. The film had a low profile release, with a reviewer noting Ramesh is "okay in his rough look and has tried to evoke decent emotions".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/okate-life-telugu-movie-review.html\|title=Okate life Telugu Movie Review\|date=3 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html \|title=Jithan Ramesh to debut in Tollywood \|work=Deccan Chronicle\|date=3 February 2019 \|accessdate=2020-03-15 \|archive-date=1 March 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301062733/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> He then worked on the adult comedy ''[[Ongala Podanum Sir]]'' (2019), which was publicised prior to release as his comeback to Tamil-language films. The film garnered unfavourable reviews for its content and went unnoticed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html \| title='Ongala Podanum Sir' review: Jithan Ramesh's comeback film a god-awful vulgarfest \| access-date=28 September 2019 \| archive-date=28 September 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928195817/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Ramesh is currently working on a Tamil film titled ''Miratchi'', where he portrays the antagonist. In 2020, he was involved as a participant in [[Star Vijay]]'s reality television show, ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 4]]'', hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/110220/a-menacing-villain.html\|title=A menacing villain\|first=Anupama\|last=Subramanian\|date=11 February 2020\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-ramya-pandian-puts-jithan-ramesh-in-a-tight-spot/articleshow/79407382.cms\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Ramya Pandian puts Jithan Ramesh in a tight spot - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>		Ramesh is currently working on a Tamil film titled ''Miratchi'', where he portrays the antagonist. In 2020, he was involved as a participant in [[Star Vijay]]'s reality television show, ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 4]]'', hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/110220/a-menacing-villain.html\|title=A menacing villain\|first=Anupama\|last=Subramanian\|date=11 February 2020\|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-ramya-pandian-puts-jithan-ramesh-in-a-tight-spot/articleshow/79407382.cms\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Ramya Pandian puts Jithan Ramesh in a tight spot - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Ramesh is the third son of [[R. B. Choudary]] and the elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]].<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/jithans-hero/article28582558.ece\|title=Jithan's hero\|date=6 May 2005\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> His father is a [[Hindu]] of [[Marwari people\|Marwari]] heritage born in [[Chennai]] to [[Marwari language\|Marwari]]-speaking [[Rajasthani people\|Rajasthani]] migrants. Choudary practices [[Hinduism]] along with his siblings. He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School in [[Royapettah]], [[Chennai]] and he completed his Business Administration degree from D.G. Vaishnav College. Choudary married Shilpa in February 2006 and has a daughter Toshna and a son Prishaan.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html Actor to enter wedlock – Tamil Movie News] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014081812/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html \|date=14 October 2008 }}. Indiaglitz.com (2 February 2006). Retrieved 2015-12-09.</ref>		Ramesh is the third son of [[R. B. Choudary]] and the elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/jithans-hero/article28582558.ece\|title=Jithan's hero\|date=6 May 2005\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> His father is a [[Hindu]] of [[Marwari people\|Marwari]] heritage born in [[Chennai]] to [[Marwari language\|Marwari]]-speaking [[Rajasthani people\|Rajasthani]] migrants. Choudary practices [[Hinduism]] along with his siblings. He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School in [[Royapettah]], [[Chennai]] and he completed his Business Administration degree from D.G. Vaishnav College. Choudary married Shilpa in February 2006 and has a daughter Toshna and a son Prishaan.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html Actor to enter wedlock – Tamil Movie News] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014081812/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html \|date=14 October 2008 }}. Indiaglitz.com (2 February 2006). Retrieved 2015-12-09.</ref>

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'''Ramesh Choudary''' also known by his stage name '''Jithan Ramesh''', is an Indian film actor and producer who works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Telugu cinema]]. He is the third son of film producer [[R. B. Choudary]] and elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]]. He made his breakthrough with the thriller film ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005) and has continued to appear in lead and supporting roles.

==Career==
===2004—2007===
Ramesh made his acting debut through the Telugu language film, ''[[Vidyardhi]]'' (2004), produced by his father [[R. B. Choudary]]'s studio [[Super Good Films]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-vidyardhi.html|title=Telugu Cinema Functions - Muhuart of Vidyardhi - Ramesh, Mamata Zhaveri - RB Chowdary|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref> Ramesh received negative reviews from critics for his portrayal of the lead role.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/vidyarthi/telugu/vidyarthi-movie-reviews-1121-2.html|title=Vidyarthi review: Vidyarthi (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com}}</ref> He then appeared in his first Tamil language film, ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005), a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Gayab]]'' (2004). Directed by [[Vincent Selva]] and produced by [[Radaan Mediaworks]], the film starred Ramesh as an introverted student who gets superpowers, and featured him alongside [[Pooja Umashankar|Pooja]] in the lead role. The film and Ramesh's performance received mixed reviews. While a critic from The Hindu noted that he does a "convincing job", a reviewer from Sify.com noted "Ramesh has miles to go before he gets his expressions correct".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-review-tamil-pclvIRigieajg.html|title=Jithan|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-modern-mythical-medley/article28582756.ece|title=A modern, mythical medley|date=13 May 2005|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> ''Jithan'' performed well commercially at the box-office, prompting Ramesh to add the word ''Jithan'' to his stagename.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News28/6-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-ramesh.html|title=Tamil movies : Jithan Ramesh rocks in Madhu|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

Soon after the release of ''Jithan'', Ramesh signed multiple films including the romantic dramas ''[[Madhu (2006 film)|Madhu]]'' (2006) and ''[[Nee Venunda Chellam]]'' (2006), as well as the comedy drama ''[[Jerry (film)|Jerry]]'' (2006), written by [[Crazy Mohan]]. The former two films did not perform well commercially, affecting the box-office value of Ramesh's films. Regarding his performance in ''Nee Venunda Chellam'', a reviewer from Rediff.com wrote "with an idiotic smile, deadpan look and depressing dialogue delivery, Ramesh is hardly the right choice for a romantic hero".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm?print=true|title=Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> ''Jerry'' received better reviews, with a critic adding "Ramesh, in a breezy role, enjoys every bit of it" and "though comedy is not his strong suit, he has tried his best and come out with a satisfactory performance".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jerry-review-tamil-movie-8080|title=Jerry review. Jerry Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> His following two films ''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)|Madurai Veeran]]'' (2007) and ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' (2007) were action dramas, which earned negative reviews upon release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html|title=Maduraiveeran|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-varuthu-review-tamil-pclw1Vihdaigc.html|title=Review :|date=10 July 2017|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>

===2008—2016===
After a four year break from films, Ramesh's next release was ''[[Osthe]]'' (2011), where he portrayed a supporting role as the brother of [[Silambarasan]]'s character. During the film's promotional campaign, Silambarasan noted that he could not think of anyone else to play that particular role, while Ramesh announced his delight at working in a big star cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-08/osthi-str-09-05-11.html|title=STR could not think of anyone else - Tamil Movie Articles - Osthi | Silambarasan | Dharani | Jithan Ramesh | Dabangg - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> The film had a high-profile release at the box office, but earned mixed reviews from critics. Ramesh's performance was described as a "surprise" by The Hindu, while Rediff.com noted that he was "colourless".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Osthe&oldid=987982749|title=Osthe|date=10 November 2020|via=Wikipedia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-osthe/20111208.htm|title=Review: Osthe lacks the magic that made Dabangg work|first=Pavithra|last=Srinivasan|website=Rediff}}</ref> He then played the lead role in [[Kishore Tirumala]]'s directorial debut ''[[Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu]]'' (2011) opposite [[Sanchita Padukone]]. The film, produced by his father, went largely unnoticed.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/pillaiyar-theru-kadaisi-veedu-review-tamil-pclxXVabeheha.html sify.com]</ref>

As his acting career continued to falter, Ramesh chose to prioritise his work as a co-producer with his family's studio, Super Good Films. During the mid-2010s, he notably launched a spiritual sequel to ''Jithan'' during 2013, and then appeared in a supporting role as a police officer in the Malayalam film ''Day and Night'' (2014).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Ramesh-Santhanam-to-team-up-for-Jithan-2/articleshow/26910303.cms|title=Ramesh, Santhanam to team up for Jithan 2? - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Jithan 2]]'' (2016) eventually had a delayed release three years later, with Ramesh reprising a role of a timid individual who experiences paranormal activity. The film opened to negative reviews, with a reviewer from Rediff noting "unfortunately Ramesh has a blank expression throughout, irrespective of what the scene demands".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/review-of-tamil-film-jithan-2/article8455110.ece|title=Jithan 2: A ghost that dances|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|date=9 April 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jithan-2-review-avoidable-review-tamil-qejm1bcacgfbe.html|title=Jithan-2 review: Avoidable|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jithan-2-is-a-waste-of-time/20160409.htm|title=Review: Jithan 2 is a waste of time|first=S.|last=Saraswathi|website=Rediff}}</ref>

===2019—present===
Following a further break from acting, Ramesh returned to Telugu films after fifteen years with ''Okate Life'' (2019) directed by M. Venkat. The film had a low profile release, with a reviewer noting Ramesh is "okay in his rough look and has tried to evoke decent emotions".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/okate-life-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Okate life Telugu Movie Review|date=3 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html |title=Jithan Ramesh to debut in Tollywood |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |date= |accessdate=2020-03-15 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301062733/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030219/jithan-ramesh-to-debut-in-tollywood.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He then worked on the adult comedy ''[[Ongala Podanum Sir]]'' (2019), which was publicised prior to release as his comeback to Tamil-language films. The film garnered unfavourable reviews for its content and went unnoticed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html | title='Ongala Podanum Sir' review: Jithan Ramesh's comeback film a god-awful vulgarfest | access-date=28 September 2019 | archive-date=28 September 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928195817/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/sep/14/ongala-podanum-sir-review-jithan-rameshs-comeback-film-a-god-awful-vulgarfest-2033357.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

Ramesh is currently working on a Tamil film titled ''Miratchi'', where he portrays the antagonist. In 2020, he was involved as a participant in [[Star Vijay]]'s reality television show, ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 4]]'', hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/110220/a-menacing-villain.html|title=A menacing villain|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=11 February 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-ramya-pandian-puts-jithan-ramesh-in-a-tight-spot/articleshow/79407382.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Ramya Pandian puts Jithan Ramesh in a tight spot - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Ramesh is the third son of [[R. B. Choudary]] and the elder brother of actor [[Jiiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/jithans-hero/article28582558.ece|title=Jithan's hero|date=6 May 2005|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> His father is a [[Hindu]] of [[Marwari people|Marwari]] heritage born in [[Chennai]] to [[Marwari language|Marwari]]-speaking [[Rajasthani people|Rajasthani]] migrants. Choudary practices [[Hinduism]] along with his siblings. He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School in [[Royapettah]], [[Chennai]] and he completed his Business Administration degree from D.G. Vaishnav College. Choudary married Shilpa in February 2006 and their daughter Toshna was born in January 2007.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html Actor to enter wedlock – Tamil Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014081812/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/20172.html |date=14 October 2008 }}. Indiaglitz.com (2006-02-02). Retrieved on 2015-12-09.</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2004 || ''[[Vidyardhi]]'' || Kranthi || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|-
|2005 || ''[[Jithan]]'' || Surya || rowspan ="10" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
|rowspan="3"|2006 || ''[[Madhu (2006 film)|Madhu]]'' || Madhukrishnan ||
|-
| ''[[Jerry (film)|Jerry]]'' || Jayaram (Jerry) ||
|-
| ''[[Nee Venunda Chellam]]'' || Kanna ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2007 || ''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)|Madurai Veeran]]'' || Shiva ||
|-
| ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || Ramesh ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011 || ''[[Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu]]'' || Ganesh ||
|-
| ''[[Osthe]]'' || Balan ||
|-
|2012 || ''[[Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2014 || ''[[Jilla]]'' || Dancer || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''Day Night Game'' || Muhammed Iqbal || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2016 || ''[[Jithan 2]]'' || Surya || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2019 || ''Okate Life'' || Ram || Telugu ||
|-
|''[[Ongala Podanum Sir]]'' || David || Tamil ||
|}

;Television
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Series/Shows !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss Tamil 4]]'' || Contestant|| [[Star Vijay]] || Evicted Day 69
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4)| Bigg Boss Telugu 4]]''|| Guest|| [[Star Maa]] || Crossover episode with Bigg Boss Tamil 4
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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